Frisch’s location in Miami Valley permanently closed; Why more Ohio locations could be closing

SPRINGFIELD — Frisch’s is shutting down one of its Miami Valley locations.

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The restaurant on North Bechtle Ave in Springfield is permanently closed and is directing customers to another location.

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As shown on News Center 7 at 5:00, community members were shocked to learn of the closure.

“You’re kidding me,” Mary Best, of Springfield, said. “My goodness gracious. What is happening to our world?”

Best moved to Springfield in 2001 and she’s been going to the Frisch’s on N. Bechtle Avenue ever since. New Center 7 broke the news to her that the location she has so many memories at is now closed for good.

This isn’t the only location being shut down, News Center 7 previously reported that locations in Middletown and Lebanon were being closed.

In September, Property owners filed several eviction cases against Frisch’s restaurants for failing to pay millions in rent.

The first notice was sent in February of this year, and by August the restaurant chain was more than $4 million behind in rent.

The next set court date for Frisch’s is tomorrow, Oct. 30 in Hamilton County.

“I’m shocked because I just, I mean, it was always busy, you know?” Best said. “And I don’t understand why they can’t pay the rent.”

Another customer said he meets at Frisch’s with a group of friends every week and is sad to see some go.

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